South West Local Health Integration Network
Site: Woodstock Office
Service: School Health Support Services
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OXF0718 | Last Modified: 19 May 2020 | Last Full Update: 19 May 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-474-5667 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-900-5667 |
| After Hours Phone | Fax: 519-539-0065 / 519-472-4045 |
| TTY Phone | 519-473-9626 |
| Fax | 519-539-0065 |
| SouthWest@lhins.on.ca | |
| Website | www.southwesthealthline.ca/libraryContent.aspx?id=248 |
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| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | The Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) provides School Health Support Services on a priority-needs basis. LHIN professionals assess and prioritize students according to need. Children with complex needs who require assistance in order to safely attend school are the top priority. Through the School Health Support Services program, a LHIN Care Coordinator may arrange in-school access to a range of services. For students in public schools, private schools or students who are home schooled, the LHIN may provide: * Nursing services * Dietetic services * Information and referral services * Coordination of services For students in private schools or students who are home schooled, the LHIN may also provide: * Occupational therapy * Physiotherapy * Speech-language pathology * Personal support |
| Hours | Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Southwestern Ontario |
| Eligibility | Ages: 21 year(s) and under Students must be registered to attend school (public or private) to receive school health support services. Policy/Program Memorandum 131 provides guidance for parents who choose to home school children. To access school health support services, home schooled children are required to provide a letter from the local school board. |
| Application | Schools are required to submit a referral for in-school services |
| Languages | English ; French - Interpretation for other languages available upon request |
| Fees | None - Covered by OHIP |
| Agency Information | |
| Primary Executive | South West LHIN; Phone: 1-800-811-5146 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Woodstock |
| Address & Map | 1147 Dundas St Woodstock, ON N4S 8W3 |
| Intersection | Dundas St and Springbank Ave |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance |